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For This is a cheap way into a supermini with an automatic gearbox, and LT is our favourite trim, with Bluetooth, steering wheel-mounted controls for the stereo and phone, alloy wheels and an Aux-in socket for the stereo.
Against The engine is short of pull at low revs, and it doesn't work well with the automatic gearbox. It seems no quicker in everyday motoring than the 1.2.
What Car? says
Unless you really must have an Aveo with an automatic gearbox, steer clear of this version. A car with a manual gearbox is a much better car to drive and to buy.
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Chevrolet Aveo buyers have four engines to choose from, two petrols and two diesels. Both the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are short of low-down pull, but the smaller unit struggles more obviously with the weight of car. The 1.4 makes life a good bit easier, but because it’s only available with the posher trims, it costs a lot more.
Both versions of 1.3-litre diesel have more pull and pace, although both do feel a bit flat at low revs. Pace picks up well with harder revs, though, and the engine stays reasonably smooth, if not that quiet. The higher-powered diesel only comes in top-level trims, though.
Three trims are available, LS at the bottom of the range, LTZ at the top and LT (the pick of the range, with alloys, air-con and Bluetooth) sandwiched in between.
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Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback 1.2 LT 5dr
This is the best Aveo, but that's not saying a great deal. Make sure you try some of its rivals before you buy.
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